US Bridges

KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .02 MI West Jct.Ky 699 · Structure no. 097B00106N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.02 MI West Jct.Ky 699
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12806, -83.08528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2023)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.